In order to bulk import links using the "CSV Import" on Switchy, you need to fill and upload our .CSV template file.
Please note that that you can import a maximum of 500 links at a time. If you need to import more links all at once, create multiple files, or use our API 😉
1) Download the .CSV template
There are 2 columns:
link: the column where you will add the links you want to shorten
slug: the column where you will add the slug you want to give to the attached link
💡 Important: Don't delete or modify the first line of the .CSV template file (link,slug)
2) Fill the .CSV template
Your .CSV file should look like this:
link,slug
https://google.com,google
https://tesla.com,newcar
https://stationf.co,stationfiscool
https://switchy.io,discoverswitchy
Or should look like this in a spreadsheet like Excel, Numbers, or GoogleSheet for example:
💡 Important:
If the combination of the domain and the slug already exist, your links will not be imported
be sure that the separator is a coma (,), not a semi-colon
If you let a slug line empty, a slug will be automatically assigned
Your destination links must include the protocol, e.g. "http://", "https://", "mailto:", etc.
Metadata (title, description, image) will be automatically fetched for all links imported, you will be able to edit them later on your links edition
If your file it's not a .CSV, your links will not be imported
You will be able to customize all the parameters (tags, domains, etc) on the Step 2 of the bulk import, not in the .CSV file
3) Save the .CSV file when it's filled
4) Drag & Drop your .CSV file, OR click on "Select from your computer" and select your .CSV file (500 Ko max)
5) You are ready to bulk import your links! Well done Switcher! 🧙♂️